Hong Kong Tourism Board

From service charges to reservations, get useful insights into dining in Hong Kong.

• Dine at QTS Scheme Restaurants
  You can trust restaurants displaying the QTS sign because they must pass stringent annual quality assessments showing that they:

1. Provide quality food in clean and hygienic premises;
2. Provide clear and precise menus with prices for food and beverages; and
3. Ensure superb customer service.

The Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme is organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, which also provides assistance for enquiries about purchases from shops, restaurants and accommodation accredited by the QTS Scheme. Find QTS Scheme Restaurants.

• Reservations
  Popular restaurants are often busy during lunchtime (1–2pm), at night and on weekends, so it is a good idea to make a reservation.
  

• Dress code
  Casual wear is acceptable in most restaurants. Some high-end restaurants have dress codes, so please check upon reservation. As most premises are air-conditioned, you might need a light sweater or jacket.
  

• Additional charges
  In some restaurants, it is common for waiters to automatically bring tea, condiments and non-ordered snacks that will be charged to your bill. Please check with the waiter about such additional charges before being seated.

• Seafood items
  Prices of seafood items are often charged by weight and can vary by season. Different restaurants use different systems to weigh the food, so be sure to confirm the price before ordering. Also, in situations where the fish is purchased outside the restaurant, such as in Lei Yue Mun, cooking charges are added to the price.

• Service charge
  Most restaurants add 10 per cent to the bill. However, some tea cafes do not impose service charges. Please check with the waiter about the charges before being seated. 

• Credit card payments
  Most Hong Kong restaurants accept credit cards. Check the credit card slip before signing it and remember to take your receipt. Credit card companies and/or banks issuing the cards may charge a currency-exchange fee on overseas purchases. Please check with your credit card issuer for further details.